NEW YORK TIMES

Dec 05 2024CRIME

Crime Drops in New York, Then a Shocking Murder

New York City saw a big dip in crime rates in November 2024. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) announced that crime fell by nearly 6 percent. This drop was mainly due to fewer murders, robberies, and burglaries. The NYPD also reported a significant decrease in shootings, with 61 fewer incid

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Dec 02 2024EDUCATION

Newton's Mixed Classrooms: A Lesson in Inequity

Newton Public Schools tried something new in autumn 2021. They mixed students of different levels into the same classroom, hoping it would help them learn better. This was a big change during a tough time, right after COVID-19 shut down schools. But teachers and students are now saying it's not work

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Nov 29 2024SPORTS

Giants' QB DeVito Out, Lock Starts; Cowboys Miss Diggs Again

New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito won't be playing in today's game against the Dallas Cowboys. He's been listed as inactive, but will be ready if needed as the emergency third-string QB. DeVito hurt his right forearm in his first start this season against the Buccaneers. Drew Lock is steppin

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Cheating No Longer a Crime in New York

New York has officially removed an old law that made cheating on your spouse a crime. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill to repeal this 1907 law, making adultery a misdemeanor. While charges weren't common and convictions even rarer, the law still existed. Governor Hochul found it ironic to sign

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Nov 21 2024EDUCATION

No More Snow Days in NYC: Remote Learning to Replace Them

New York City students won't have traditional snow days this year. Instead, they'll switch to remote learning when bad weather hits. The city's Department of Education is sticking with this plan, even though it faced issues earlier this year. Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos announced this at

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Nov 21 2024WEATHER

Rain is finally coming to save New England from the drought!

New England has been bone dry for months. The last time Boston saw more than an inch of rain was way back on June 26. The region has been dealing with a bad drought and lots of wildfires. But guess what? A storm is on its way to bring some much-needed rain. This storm will hit New England early on

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Trump's Hush Money Case: Where Do We Go From Here?

New York prosecutors aren't keen on dropping the hush money case against President-elect Donald Trump. They maintain that just because he's about to take office again doesn't mean the charges should be thrown out. However, they're willing to discuss delaying his sentencing until his term is over. Th

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Nov 17 2024SPORTS

Patriots’ Barmore Back After Blood Clot Scare

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is all set to make a comeback after dealing with a health scare. He was diagnosed with blood clots at the start of training camp, but doctors have given him the green light to play. Barmore is expected to make his 2024 debut against the Rams th

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Nov 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Water Trouble: New Jersey Faces Severe Drought

New Jersey is having a tough time with water. The governor just announced a drought warning because the state is going through one of the driest periods in almost 120 years. This is causing a big increase in wildfires, with firefighters responding to over 500 more blazes this year compared to last y

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Mayor vs. White House: A Tale of Political Targeting

New York Mayor Eric Adams seems to have drawn the ire of the Biden administration. House Speaker Mike Johnson hinted that Adams' legal woes might be payback for his vocal criticism of the border crisis. This kind of political retaliation is typical of the Biden administration. They've turned the Jus

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